Patterson, Pierce County

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

6270 US HWY 84 PATTERSON, GA 31557

Food

Latest score

Nov 7, 2025

City

Patterson

County

Pierce

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pot of cooked rice cooling on floor. COS item placed on shelf for cooling.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed knife stored in gap of prep top cooler lid. COS item stored in area that can be cleaned.

May 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken stored over shrimp in WIC. Observed jugs of milk on floor in WIC. Observed pot of cheese and pot of beans stored on floor in main kitchen All food shall be stored to prevent contamination. COS items moved.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged wall near dish area. Facility shall be maintained to be easilty cleanable and to prevent contamination.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 912 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed walk-in cooler not holding proper temperature. Several temped items were above 41 F. All cold held items must maintain a temperature at or below 41 F.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed walk-in cooler not holding proper temperature. Several temped items were above 41 F. All cold held items must maintain a temperature at or below 41 F.

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chicken stored over beef and pork stored over fish in WIC. PIC moved items. REPEAT

Oct 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 935 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed containers of cheese dip and drinks stored in walk in cooler under cooling unit with no cover. COS PIC covered items.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed build up on tea urn nozzles and can opener. COS PIC cleaned items.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken stored over beef and vegetables in WIC. COS PIC moved items.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on tables between use. Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer buckets between use. COS PIC placed cloths in sanitizer.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container of soap and other items in vegetable sink. Vegetable sink shall only be used for washing of vegetables and nothing shall be stored in it. COS PIC removed items.